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Sam Barron

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An (almost) lifelong Westchester resident, Sam has reported on all facets of Westchester since he graduated from Ryerson University with a degree in print journalism, including stints at North County News and The Examiner. A film columnist for WAG Magazine, Sam's moviegoing expertise has been profiled in the New York Times and he was a featured guest on VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live.

Sam was formerly a community editor at Daily Voice.

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Politics
Latimer To Speak Before Westchester County Associaton Second Week On Job Latimer To Speak Before Westchester County Associaton Second Week On Job
Latimer To Speak Before Westchester County Associaton Second Week On Job In just his second week on the job, County Executive-elect George Latimer will be speaking at the Westchester County Association announced annual breakfast.The speech will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at the Westchester Marriot at 670 White Plains Road in Tarrytown, Latimer's second week in office. Latimer will discuss the key initiatives of his new administration and the region’s economic opportunities and challenges. Latimer will set forth his vision and goals for the next four years in front of a crowd of over 400 business and community leaders, the Westchester County Association said…

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Lifestyle
'Sopranos' Actor, Westchester Native Cast As Cuomo On Showtime Series 'Sopranos' Actor, Westchester Native Cast As Cuomo On Showtime Series
'Sopranos' Actor, Westchester Native Cast As Cuomo On Showtime Series Michael Imperioli is going from the mob to the governor's mansion. Imperioli, who starred as Christopher on the "Sopranos" and is a Mount Vernon native who graduated from Brewster High School, has been cast as Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Showtime miniseries "Escape from Dannemora," about the 2015 escape of two inmates from an upstate New York prison. Ben Stiller, a Chappaqua resident, is directing the miniseries, which has been filming in Thornwood, Orange County, and Rockland. 

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Business
Briarcliff Manor Eyes Downtown Makeover Briarcliff Manor Eyes Downtown Makeover
Briarcliff Manor Eyes Downtown Makeover BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Downtown Briarcliff could be in for a  major facelift. A Streetscape Commitee has been formed to explore improving the downtown central business district by Pleasantville Road. The committee is chaired by Lou Wachtel, who has lived in Briarcliff for 40 years. "This is a project I am passionate and excited about," Wachtel said. "The committee is full of great people who love our village and want to see it improve." Wachtel said the committee has toured eight other central business districts to see what they can take away from them to help impro…

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Lifestyle
Street Team Helps Clean Up Downtown Peekskill Street Team Helps Clean Up Downtown Peekskill
Street Team Helps Clean Up Downtown Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Has downtown Peekskill been looking a little nicer recently? A street team has been sweeping up Peekskill three times a week, cleaning up of all the litter. The program is funded through next summer thanks to a $20,000 grant from Wheelabrator Westchester and contributions from the City of Peekskill and the Peekskill Business Improvement District. The team consists of three to four adult workers from the Keon Center, a Peekskill non-profit agency that serves the developmentally disabled with programs designed to promote self-sufficiency, skill enhancement, and inclusion. …

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News
Carmel Knights Of Columbus Donates $5,555 To Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley Carmel Knights Of Columbus Donates $5,555 To Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley
Carmel Knights Of Columbus Donates $5,555 To Make-a-wish Hudson Valley CARMEL, N.Y. -- The Ladies Auxiliary of the Carmel Knights of Columbus is making wishes come true. A pocketbook bingo fundraiser raised $5,555 for Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley. Guests played games of bingo where all the prizes were high-end designer handbags. After bingo, a reception featured raffles of gift baskets with even more pocketbooks and other luxury accessories. Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions and are currently working on fulfilling almost 150 pending wishes, including eight in Putnam County. A 13-year-old girl wants to me…

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Politics
Election Results Face Challenges In Orangetown, Clarkstown Election Results Face Challenges In Orangetown, Clarkstown
Election Results Face Challenges In Orangetown, Clarkstown ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Two elections in Rockland are not over yet. Challenges have been mounted in the Orangetown Supervisor Race and the race for Clarkstown Councilman in Ward 2. In Orangetown, both candidates for supervisor, Democrat Thom Kleiner and Republican Chris Day, son of County Executive Ed Day have filed objections according to LoHud. Day currently leads Kleiner by 190 votes. In Clarkstown, challenges were filed in the race for Ward 2 between Democrat Daniel Caprara and Republican Peter Bradley. Caprara leads Bradley by 25 votes and the balance of power on the Clarkstown Town …

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Politics
Lewisboro Resident Challenging Terrence Murphy For Senate Seat Lewisboro Resident Challenging Terrence Murphy For Senate Seat
Lewisboro Resident Challenging Terrence Murphy For Senate Seat This story has been updated. Robert Kesten, a Lewisboro resident, is the first person to challenge State Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown), who represents the 40th district and would be running for a third term next year. Kesten, a Democrat, said he was inspired to run against Murphy after an unsatisfying meeting with Murphy's chief of staff and communications director. "I asked them pointed questions about health care and education," Kesten said. "They said we have no position or standing on that. We don't consider these our issues. It was disconcerting." Kesten said …

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Lifestyle
Hudson Valley's Austin Rogers Still Alive In 'Jeopardy!' Champions Tourney Hudson Valley's Austin Rogers Still Alive In 'Jeopardy!' Champions Tourney
Hudson Valley's Austin Rogers Still Alive In 'Jeopardy!' Champions Tourney If he wants to be the ultimate "Jeopardy!" champion, the Hudson Valley's own Austin Rogers has some catching up to do. Rogers, a Pound Ridge native, is competing in the finals of the "Jeopardy!" Tournament of Champions, a two-night event. After the first night, Rogers who graduate from Fox Lane High School, trails Alan Lin, $8,800 to $6,500. Going into "Final Jeopardy!" Rogers trailed Lin $14,400 to $10,000. He led after single "Jeopardy!" with $4,800. The winner of the "Jeopardy!" Tournament of Champions receives $250,000. The "Final …

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Schools
Yorktown Hosting Donation Drive For Longtime Bus Driver Impacted By Fire Yorktown Hosting Donation Drive For Longtime Bus Driver Impacted By Fire
Yorktown Hosting Donation Drive For Longtime Bus Driver Impacted By Fire YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Yorktown School District is coming together to help one of its own. A donation drive is being held at Yorktown High School Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon for a longtime bus driver who lost everything in a house fire.  "This devoted individual has faithfully and safely transported the children of Yorktown on her bus for more than 30 years," Superintendent Ron Hattar said. "I am asking our community to rally together to offer our support. The school district is declining to name the bus driver and Superintendent Ron Hattar said he did not know where the fir…

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News
Astorino Drops Indian Point Lawsuits Astorino Drops Indian Point Lawsuits
Astorino Drops Indian Point Lawsuits Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino has decided not to go forward with his lawsuits trying to stop the closure of Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan. Astorino's attorney filed paperwork to discontinue the lawsuits Thursday, according to LoHud. Astorino was defeated by Senator George Latimer last week in his bid for a third term. Indian Point is set to close in 2020 and 2021 after Entergy, which owns Indian Point said it was closing down the plant because it was no longer economically viable to remain open. Astorino launched his suit in May, saying the agreement between the state,…

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